Volunteering in the classroom is one of the greatest gifts that you can give to your child. Volunteers may be asked to be in charge of an activity, prepare materials, or actively play and interact with the students in order to poster problem solving and social skills. We ask that volunteers respect the routine and expectations established by the teacher. In order to ensure that volunteers can focus their time and attention on students, we ask that all volunteers refrain from bringing siblings or other children with them when they come to assist in the classroom. Volunteer sign-ups, located in your teacher's Parent Center will begin in October. Your child's classroom teacher will establish specific dates and times. The need for volunteers will vary throughout the year, depending on activities and special events. Unless otherwise indicated, we request that there be one volunteer per class. If you sign up and then are unable to volunteer, please let the teacher know in advance if possible.
Please remember to sign in at the main office. All visitors will sign in at the main office window. On VCS campus we use a system called "Raptor" (www.raptortech.com). With this system, all visitors, including parents, are required to provide a government-issued ID, such as a driver's license, when they visit a building. Raptor's scanning software screens out unwanted visitors, alerts school personnel to potential problems, and tracks those allowed into a school. Once screened, you will obtain a visitor sticker that must be worn and displayed during your visit.
